The past two days are two of the most solemn days in the Christian year. For yesterday, on Good Friday, Christians commemorated Jesus' death. Later that evening, Jesus' body was taken down from the cross, anointed with oil, and wrapped in linen. Then it was placed in the tomb, and a large rock rolled across to seal it.

Today, Holy Saturday, is the day that Jesus "lay low in the grave." Jesus' disciples were heartbroken. Their friend was gone: dead. No more miracles. No more healings. No more stories. No more sharing meals together.

The Jesus they knew would not walk again. They would not hear his voice. They had enjoyed the Last Supper with him two nights before, but now they will never eat with him again.

Holy Saturday is a solemn, grave occasion. In our churches, the altars are stripped bar…